Too Late, Mr. Billionaire: You Can't Afford Me by Thedora Birnir

Chapter 660:

Past experiences gnawed at him, leaving a lingering unease in his gut. Still holding her hand, he suggested, “Why don’t you come along with me?”

“And why would I?” Hadley shot him a pointed look, slipping her hand free from his grasp with a shake of her head. “You go look after her.”

I’d rather stay and finish this film—it’s quite good.”

“Hadley…” Eric tried again, his tone softer. “Must you be so unreasonable?”

Hadley’s patience was fraying now, a trace of irritation creeping into her voice. “It’s bad enough you won’t stay to watch with me, but now you won’t even let me enjoy it in peace? I’m really enjoying this movie.”

“Hadley…” Eric pressed.

But Hadley turned her head away, refusing to meet his gaze or offer another word.

Eric watched her in silence for a few lingering moments before finally relenting. “Fine, keep watching.”

He glanced at his watch, mentally calculating the time. “I’ll arrange for Sebastian to pick you up afterward.”

Hadley said nothing.

take my

Hadley didn’t bother with a reply, merely flicking her hand

creased slightly as he exited the

entrance, he hesitated

come back to fetch you myself. If

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was too engrossed in the film to notice? Eric

likely see it once the credits

cinema and made his way to the hospital. By the time he reached the hospital, Linda had been settled into a room and was awake, albeit

drag you all the way here. It’s nothing

to the IV drip beside her. “A couple of these, and I’ll be right as

assistant with a playful scolding. “You lot always

looking out for you,” Eric said, pulling up a chair to sit by her bedside. “But honestly, with all the wedding preparations on your plate, why push yourself so

job worth

Eric, a shadow of disappointment